Emseal Centaur, Руководство по сборке и эксплуатации

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Problem : Film not laminating, or laminating in patches
Problem : Small round marks in laminated item
Problem : Streaks in laminated item
Problem : Creases or wrinkling of paper while laminating
Cause : Dust landing on items before / during lamination. Marks will have a speck in the center.
Solution : Move to a dust free environment, gently wipe items with a lint free cloth
Cause : Moisture in the paper is turning to steam
Solution : Allow item to dry, increase speed during laminating, use cooling fan at all times.
Creases and wrinkling are the most common source of problems when laminating. There are a
number of causes, and a number of different types of wrinkling. This section will help identify and
solve a wrinkling problem.
This may take the form of a series of horizontal or vertical
lines across the paper near the leading edge. They may
stop immediately or continue through the length of the item.
Pushing material too quickly into the machine
Thermal laminating - Holding material on the feed table too long allowing it to expand and buckle
Not ensuring that the leading edge is perfectly flat when it enters the rollers
Take care when feeding the item into the machine. Observe the leading edge as it is pulled into the
Problem : Creases at the beginning of an item
Possible Causes :
Solution :
Cause : Film adhesive is incompatible with the material being laminated
Solution : Check with your film supplier for a better film, or use pressure sensitive film
Cause : The temperature is too low for the thermal film being used
Solution : Increase the temperature, double check recommended temperature for film
Cause : A draft is chilling the thermal film as it passes the heated roller
Solution : Make sure the machine is out of the path of direct drafts, air conditioners, etc.
Cause : Dampness of item being laminated due to humidity or recent printing
Solution : Allow the item to dry properly, then try again
Cause : Poor quality film
Solution : Obtain a high quality film. It will quickly pay for itself.
Cause : Front roller pressure is too low, insufficient pressure to laminate properly
Solution : See technical section for adjustment of roller pressure (page 19)
Thermal film
Troubleshooting - laminating problems
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